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PNB MetLife Marks Earth Day with Community Engagement Initiative at Gurugram Government School

April 23, 2026

Gurugram, Haryana | April 23, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurance companies, marked Earth Day, on April 22, 2026, through a community engagement initiative with students at Government Senior Secondary School, Gairatpur Bass, Sohna, Gurugram. The initiative shows PNB MetLife’s commitment towards environmental awareness and grassroots engagement. The initiative included a tree plantation drive, drawing and painting activities, and an interactive session on the importance of water conservation, aimed at sensitizing students about environmental responsibility from an early age. As part of the program, 100 saplings were planted within the school premises. To encourage longterm care and accountability, students were also encouraged to adopt a sapling and take responsibility for nurturing

Olyv Champions Dignity & Inclusion with ‘Project Swabhimaan’, Turning CSR into Real Human Connection

April 23, 2026

Bengaluru, 21st April 2026 — In a move that goes beyond conventional CSR, Olyv brought its values to life through ‘Project Swabhimaan’, a people-first initiative in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the specially-abled at HSR Layout in Bangalore. Olyv strengthened its commitment to inclusion through a people-first initiative centered on dignity, respect, and meaningful human connection. The initiative saw Olyv team members step out of boardrooms and into real conversations – spending meaningful time with children and beneficiaries, sharing stories, laughter, and moments that matter. From enabling mobility and accessibility through electric wheelchairs and hearing aids, along with 425 meal sponsorships, to creating a space of warmth and belonging, ‘Project Swabhimaan’ was built on a simple yet powerful idea: inclusion

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Mitsubishi Electric India Marks World Earth Day by Advancing Lake Conservation CSR with Community and Employee Participation in Talegaon

April 23, 2026

India, April 23, 2026 – Mitsubishi Electric India, in collaboration with Earthwatch Institute India, commemorated World Earth Day 2026 through an on-ground employee engagement programme at Talegaon Dabhade Lake, near Pune, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative on lake conservation. As part of the programme, employees participated in a guided lakeside “Walk & Talk” session, exploring the importance of urban blue and green spaces using digital field guides and interactive applications. This was followed by a clean-up drive and plantation activity aimed at improving the lake environment. Employees also attended a session on carbon and water footprints, gaining practical insights into measuring and reducing environmental impact, supported by demonstrations of tools such as automatic weather stations,

Bharti Real Estate launches Abhigyan, a unique industry-academia engagement initiative

April 23, 2026

New Delhi, 21st April 2026: Bharti Real Estate, the real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises and owner of the Worldmark brand, has launched Abhigyan, an industry-academia engagement initiative designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Structured as an experiential field-visit programme, Abhigyan aims to give students practical exposure to large-scale developments and help them better understand the nuances of planning, design and execution that shape modern urban infrastructure.The initiative began with its first on-ground engagement, hosting civil engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi at Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. During the visit, students experienced an immersive walkthrough of the development and gained first-hand insights into how

Miror Therapeutics Drives Hormonal Health Awareness for BMTC Women in Bengaluru

April 17, 2026

Bengaluru, April 17, 2026: Miror Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. conducted a CSR-led initiative focused on perimenopause, menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women employees of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation at its Shantinagar Central Workshop. Titled “Women’s Midlife & Beyond,” the session engaged 52 participants from the shop-floor technicians department—bringing critical hormonal health conversations into a workforce where such topics are often overlooked. Led by Miror’s experts, the session translated complex hormonal health concepts into practical, easy-to-apply guidance, helping participants better manage symptoms alongside physically demanding work schedules. The initiative also included personalised nutrition recommendations and one-on-one consultations, enabling women to adopt sustainable, long-term lifestyle practices. As part of its holistic approach, Miror distributed 160 units of targeted nutraceuticals—including Bliss, Thrive,

Birla Opus Paints Accelerates Sustainability and Circularity across Operations in FY25–26

April 17, 2026

~ Delivers measurable progress in water conservation, circularity, clean energy, and sustainable packaging ~ Mumbai, 15th April 2026: Birla Opus Paints, part of the Aditya Birla Group, makes strong progress in its sustainability agenda in FY 2025–26 with measurable gains in resource efficiency, circular economy practices, and responsible manufacturing. Sustainability remains embedded across the design and operations of its manufacturing ecosystem, guided by a 360-degree approach centred on reduce, reuse, recycle, and recovery. In FY 2025–26, Birla Opus Paints recycled over 490 Lac litres of water back into its processes, while harvesting and utilising more than 810 Lac litres of rainwater across its manufacturing facilities, reducing dependence on freshwater sources. Driving its circular economy practices, Birla Opus Paints also implemented

Jindal Stainless strengthens its on-site healthcare infrastructure with new Patient Care Ward and ambulances in Jajpur

April 17, 2026

Jaipur, April 15, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being and workplace safety, Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has set up a new Patient Care Ward along with two Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances at its Occupational Health Centre (OHC) in its Jaipur, Odisha unit. The facility was inaugurated by Unit Head, Mr Deepak Agrawal, in the presence of Associate Vice President – Human Resource, Jindal Stainless, Mr Rakesh Pathak and other senior officials. The newly established Patient Care Ward is equipped with three beds, multipara monitors, comfortable hydraulic patient beds, and modern medical equipment, aimed at delivering efficient and quality healthcare services to employees and stakeholders. Complementing this, the company has deployed two new Basic Life Support

CFTI Forays into Women Empowerment & Livelihoods with the launch of Startup Sakhi

April 15, 2026

National, 15th April – Marking a significant and strategic expansion into the livelihood and women empowerment space, the Centre for Transforming India (CFTI) has launched Startup Sakhi—a transformative initiative designed exclusively for women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to build sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship. By unlocking access to financial support, structured training, and continuous mentorship, the program is aimed at breaking barriers that often limit women’s economic participation, empowering SHG members to step out, take charge, and collectively drive change within their communities. The initiative will be executed in Raigad district, Maharashtra, as its first implementation hub, where it is expected to receive 8,000–10,000 applications and directly support around 1,000 women, laying the foundation for a scalable, nationwide model of women-led economic

Bisleri International Supports Expansion of The Live Love Laugh Foundation’s Rural Mental Health Programme in Madhya Pradesh

April 15, 2026

Bengaluru / Mumbai, 14 April 2026: The Live Love Laugh Foundation (LLL), founded by actor Deepika Padukone, has announced a three-year CSR partnership with Bisleri International to support and scale its rural community mental health programme in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Launched in January 2023 in the Sausar block of Chhindwara, the programme began with outreach across 60 villages and has since expanded to cover 134 villages, reaching 1,595 beneficiaries. This year, the initiative has expanded into the Bichua block, extending its reach to 42 additional villages supporting 200 people living with mental illness (PwMI). With the support of Bisleri International, the programme will strengthen its outreach across Chhindwara district, while building systems that enable communities to sustain these efforts

M3M Foundation’s iMpower Athletes Shine at Kettlebell Sport Haryana State Championship 2026

April 13, 2026

Young athletes from migrant worker families secure 30 medals; Haryana’s first para kettlebell athlete from iMpower Club creates history Gurugram | 13 April 2026: In a remarkable display of grit, discipline, and sporting excellence, athletes supported by M3M Foundation under its flagship Lakshya Sports Program delivered an outstanding performance at the Kettlebell Sport Haryana State Championship 2026, held at The Shriram Millennium School, Gurgaon. Organised by the Kettlebell Sport Haryana Association under the aegis of Kettlebell Sport India Association, the championship witnessed participation across Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior, and Veteran categories, bringing together top kettlebell athletes from across the state. 20 athletes represented M3M Foundation’s iMpower Club, collectively secured an exceptional tally of 30 medals, including 18 Gold, 9 Silver, and